Position SummaryAs the Expenditure Accounting Section Manager , you will be responsible for directing and managing the accounts payable and pre-audit functions of the DHS, and the production needs of the Department's community aids payment system i.e. Grant Eligibility and Reporting System (GEARS). Additional responsibilities include:
- reconciliation of payroll and other accounts along with clearing appropriations.
- managing continuous improvement of GEARS, including reporting needs and requests for input and output of data.
- identifying and analyzing of fiscal policy issues and preparing resolution proposals.
- creating accounting and internal control policies.
Salary InformationThe starting pay is between $48.60 and $54.48 per hour (approximately between $101,100 and $113,300 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 24-month career executive trial period is required.
Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as a Financial Management Supervisor and is in pay schedule and range 81/02.
An additional hourly add-on of up to a $1.00 may be available for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
Job DetailsAll applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
For positions that allow remote working flexibility, working outside of Wisconsin or in bordering cities will not be allowed except in extremely limited circumstances due to the need to report to an office location in Wisconsin on short notice.
Employees must have access to both a private workspace and secure high-speed internet for remote work option. Mileage reimbursement to the employee's headquarter location is not provided. Remote work flexibility will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.
DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
QualificationsMinimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:
- Experience applying generally accepted accounting principles, rules, and theories.
- Experience managing or supervising staff responsible for accounts payable or grants reimbursement work (e.g., hiring, setting goals, performance evaluation and management, mentoring and coaching, reviewing and assigning work, administering discipline, etc.).
- Experience communicating technical financial information to financial and non-financial staff.
- Experience developing or revising financial-related policies and procedures.
Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:
- Experience working with grant reimbursement processing or accounts payable in a governmental environment .
- Experience collecting, using, interpreting, and sharing data to inform and support decision-making.
- Possession of a degree in accounting and/or relevant certification (e.g., CPA, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), etc.).
Your letter of qualifications and resume are limited to 2 page(s) each. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here .
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- Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
- Current employees will need multifactor authentication (e.g., YubiKey, etc.) to access employee application system.
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- For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions . For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Jennie Hocker at Jennifer.hocker@DHS.wisconsin.gov .
Deadline to ApplyThe deadline to apply is November 23 rd at 11:59 p.m.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am - 4:30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
